LEE's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
LEE's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 24a Ditton Street, Ilminster, TA19 0BQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts LEE's among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,826 | 88% | ← LEE's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At LEE's none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to LEE's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery Roy-Al Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Vincents Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Balti House Tandoori Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 June 2025 |
| Premier Ilminster Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| K and P Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Minster Pharmacy + Ilminster Health Foods Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Silver Street Dairy Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Sweet Surprise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about LEE's
What is LEE's's food hygiene rating?
LEE's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 25 November 2024.
Is LEE's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was LEE's last inspected?
LEE's was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at LEE's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does LEE's compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and LEE's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects LEE's and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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LEE's is one of 89 rated food businesses in Ilminster. See every hygiene rating in Ilminster →
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